Removal (Bronco & "F" Series 5.0L, 5.8L & 7.5L)
- Drain cooling system and crankcase. Mark hood hinges and remove hood. Disconnect battery and ground cables from cylinder block. On 5.0L and 7.5L models, remove air intake hoses, PCV tube and carbon canister hose.
- On 5.8L models, remove air cleaner and intake duct assembly with crankcase ventilation and carbon canister hoses attached. Disconnect radiator hoses. On all models, disconnect transmission cooler lines (if equipped). Disconnect oil cooler lines at oil filter adapter (if equipped).
- Disconnect power steering hoses and thermactor hoses. On A/C-equipped models, discharge system. Remove condenser and disconnect hoses at compressor. Remove fan shroud, spacer, pulley and radiator. Remove and position alternator aside.
- Remove brackets for thermactor pump, power steering pump, alternator, and A/C compressor (if equipped). Disconnect oil pressure sending unit wire. On all models, release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE at beginning of article. Using Disconnect Tool (D87L-9280-A) for 3/8" line or (D87L-9280-B) for 1/2" line, disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure.
- If hairpin-type clip is used, remove hairpin by bending tab downward so it will clear body. Using your hands, spread clip legs .125" (3 mm) and push legs into fitting. Pull hairpin clip from fitting. See Figure. Disconnect accelerator cable, transmission shift rod and speed control linkages from throttle body.
- Disconnect throttle bracket from upper intake manifold and set aside with cables attached. Disconnect EGR tube (if equipped). Disconnect vacuum lines, carbon canister hose, heater hoses and electrical wiring from engine. Disconnect primary wire at coil and brake booster hose at engine.
- Remove bellhousing-to-engine upper bolts. Raise front of vehicle. Remove starter. Separate exhaust pipes from manifolds. Disconnect engine mounts from brackets on frame. On A/T models, remove converter inspection plate and flex plate-to-converter bolts.
- On all models, remove remaining bellhousing-to-engine bolts. Lower vehicle and support transmission. Attach engine hoist and carefully separate engine from transmission. Carefully lift engine from vehicle without damaging rear cover plate.